Roy waits for judgment in £135m quarrel

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The latest central body for British racing is still in its infancy but it is no exaggeration to say that its future influence will be decided in the coming month. Indeed, February could either transform the sport’s finances and focus or leave it close to bankrupt in every sense.

Any day now, Paul Roy, chairman of the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) is expecting a critical call. It will be a spokesman for the Department of Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), indicating the result of a Levy determination with massive implications. Racing wants no less than £135 million for its next